Welcome to Eco Travel Logue, your one-stop Ecotourism Travel Guide. Ecotourism is not just about choosing the greener option; it’s about discovering new ways of travelling and making a difference. So whether you’re looking for info on ideas and destinations, eco-friendly accommodation, from budget to luxury, or want the low-down on the latest ecotourism news and views, you should find it here on Eco Travel Logue. And if there’s anything you wanted to know about Ecotourism but were too afraid to ask, email me here. Happy travels!
OK, so you might have already heard about this, but if you haven’t, sit up and take note, this really is the job of a lifetime.
Queensland Tourism is looking for an ambassador and caretaker for Hamilton Island, which is part of the stunning Whitsunday Islands. The role lasts for six months and pays a ridiculous amount of money – AUD$150,000 – for doing nothing, practically.
Billed as ‘The Best Job in the World’, candidates for this rare position will be required to, well, enjoy themselves. The job description entails working around 12 hours a month, having to write a blog entry once a week, go snorkelling, swimming and diving as much as is humanely possible and attend the odd Tourism Queensland bash. Oh, and speaking English would come in handy.
The job was advertised on January 13 in over 18 countries. It hit the headlines in England on the morning of the 13th and within an hour the job’s website had collapsed, unable to cope with the traffic. Up to 160,000 people clicked on the link, no doubt to check if it was the real deal rather than to apply, which caused the failure, but it’s now up and running again and taking submissions.
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Having a hard time looking for the perfect eco-friendly gift for the special tree huger in your life? Look no further. In this list you will find 25 gift ideas that are all eco-friendly. Everything on the list is either made out of environmentally friendly products or designed to reduce your impact on the environment. There is sure to be something for everyone on this list.
1. Arbor Day Tree Growing Kits, Eco-Friendly
A little tree growing kit that any eco friendly person is sure to enjoy. This is one of those great gifts for when you don’t know what to buy.
It’s rare that you can make yourself feel so benevolent for a reasonable price, and also get something really cool and eco-friendly in return, but this is one of those opportunities. The Surfrider Foundation, who you probably know is a worldwide organization started in 1984 by surfers that now has over 50,000 members who fight to protect the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches, is offering special gift memberships in 2008 as a way to raise badly needed funds for their important cause.
Gift membership price: $44
What you get:
A Limited Edition Surfrider Foundation organic t-shirt
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A tote bag with an exclusive art design.
And you also get:
A one-year membership to the Surfrider Foundation, six issues of the award-winning Making Waves
A membership sticker
Chapter and volunteer contact information and discounts at a growing number of retailers and restaurants nationwide
[more]Even the most savvy traveler was once a travel newbie, making mistakes and getting into cultural blunders on the road. And while you’re bound to make your own mistakes as you go, there’s no sense in repeating the same ones as everyone else when you can be creative and make your own unique missteps! So to help keep you from making the same rookie mistakes everyone else makes, BootsnAll has relaunched its Traveler’s Toolkit. It’s chock-full of excellent tips and information to make your trip more comfortable, more fun, more interesting, and less confusing. And, of special note to …
[more]Have you spent hours searching the web for an eco-friendly holiday that suits your budget or ideals? Then look no further because online travel planning resource, Professional Travel Guide, recently revealed their top choices for eco travellers this year, and they’ve highlighted some real green gems.
[more]Perched on a hillside in Guadalupe River Valley, only an hour from San Antonio, is a wonderful new eco-friendly resort and spa, Stablewood Springs. Guests are free to roam 140 acres of Hunt countryside teeming with diverse wildlife, including herds of white tail, black tail and axis deer, wild turkey and a wide variety of birds.
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